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15 Years AgoMay 18, 1996
After defeating Williamstown for the first game of the district tournament, the Braves were defeated by Owen County 7-6.
The game was very close throughout each inning.
Ryan Wooten had two home runs and six RBIs.
The Braves advanced to the first round of the regional tournament to take on South Oldham May 22.

25 Years AgoMay 22, 1986
Another outstanding win for the Golds, as they defeated the Cougars 29-0.

Seven members of the Grant County Middle School track team competed last in the Kentucky Track and Cross Country Coaches Association (KTCCCA) middle school state championships at Paul Lawrence Dunbar High School in Lexington on May 14.

Halee Hudson, an eighth grader, brought home two medals - one representing a second place finish in the turbo-javelin event, and a second medal representing a third place finish in shot put.

National College - in Florence has released the dean’s list for the winter terms. The following students achieved a minimum grade point average of 3.5 out of a possible 4.0, achieving the honor of being placed on the dean’s list:

TAYLOR SOUDER
Taylor Souder has been elected as the Grant County Middle School eighth grade Incredible Inca Student of the Week. Her reliable and responsible behavior earned her this award. She inspires others with her positive attitude and dedicated work ethic. She strives for excellence in every aspect of her life.

If you can’t take the kids to the wetlands; just take the wetlands to the kids.

That is what Grant County Extension Assistant Lamar Fowler decided to do when extended periods of rain kept Grant County Middle School students from going on site to the official ‘wetlands,’ dedicated last year and located behind the school.

From a small town in Holland to a small town in Kentucky, Heleen Giesbers was honored for Excellence in Education at the Grant County Chamber of Commerce banquet April 30.

“I was just stunned,” she said. “I had no idea and the moment they said about somebody being from Holland, then I basically knew it was me. The nomination and the award humbled me. I really appreciate the recognition especially here, because the teachers here work so much together, so that you feel that everyone deserves that award.”